Technical Advisor Table Grapes

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Wellington seeks a qualified professional to develop crop programs and provide technical support in the agrochemical industry. Candidates must have a B. Agric./B. Sc. Agric degree, at least 5 years of experience, and strong skills in customer relationships. Responsibilities include monitoring crop implementations, organizing workshops, and achieving sales targets in a dynamic role that supports both local and cross-border clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in agriculture, agrochemicals, or nutrition.
• Technical knowledge in the citrus, table, and wine grape industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop spray programs for clients.
• Drive regional sales strategies using crop programs.
• Conduct crop inspections with Crop Advisors.

Skills

Customer relationship skills

Technical agrochemical knowledge

Fluency in English and Afrikaans

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

B. Agric. / B. Sc. Agric degree

AVCASA or BASOS accreditation

Tools

.NET knowledge

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a B. Agric. / B. Sc. Agric degree
• Must possess AVCASA or BASOS accreditation and be prepared to work towards acquiring both within a reasonable period
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in the agricultural industry, specifically in agrochemicals, agriculture, or nutrition
• Technical knowledge and experience within the citrus, table, and wine grape industry is essential
• Good customer relationship skills along with technical and agrochemical knowledge
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is advantageous; knowledge of .NET is a plus
• Valid driver’s license, own reliable transport, and medically fit to drive
• Willingness to travel to support Crop Advisors and service cross-border clients as required
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans is a prerequisite

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Developing spray programs for clients, incorporating in-house products, and adhering to MRL guidelines and label recommendations
• Using crop programs and technical support to drive regional sales strategies
• Monitoring the implementation of recommendations
• Conducting crop inspections with Crop Advisors during the season to identify issues and suggest corrective actions
• Performing in-house product trials on specific crops to enhance product knowledge and confidence
• Organizing training workshops for Crop Advisors on in-house products and third-party products as needed
• Engaging with customers using the Turbo toolbox selling methodology for problem-solving
• Providing technical support and training to Crop Advisors through on-field analysis
• Collaborating with the Advisory Manager to develop crop-specific sales strategies
• Interacting with industry influencers to promote products, expand the client base, and explore new product opportunities
• Executing the NuWay strategy to grow in-house nutritional products and differentiate in the marketplace
• Achieving sales budget targets as set by the company
• Communicating product strategies with Portfolio Specialists and Regional Managers
• Working with Crop Associations and Exporters to promote residue management solutions and raise awareness of products and services
• Setting budgets for products and Crop Advisors to include in regional forecasts

Please note that after the screening and shortlisting process, further communication will only be with shortlisted candidates.